Superstition and Such
What was the name of the Baskerville that started the whole chain of devilish events?
Hugo
Name one of Watson's deductions (correct or incorrect) about Dr. Mortimer's staff. Chapter 1
Could Be:
1: Successful Elderly Doctor
2: Country Practitioner
3. Given to him by some hunt
etc.
Why is Barrymore suspected at the beginning of the story?
He has a black beard and there is no proof he was at the moor when Sir Henry was being followed.
What is the name of the boy who helps home?
Cartwright
Who wrote The Hound of the Baskervilles?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Why was Sir Henry's boot stolen at the beginning of the story?
To allow the Hound to get a scent of Sir Henry.
What does Holmes send Detective Lestrade for.
An unsigned warrant for Stapleton's arrest.
Who will inherit the fortune after Sir Henry (making he or she an obvious suspect)
Stapleton
What is Frankland enamored with?
British Law
What is Holmes address?
221B Baker Street
What did Stapleton use to make his hound look fiery?
Phosphorus
What did Holmes deduct wrong in his guesses about Dr. Mortimer.
Chapter 1)
Mortimer left the city because of his marriage, not exactly to start consulting in the country, though he does do this.
Why does Holmes say that he suspected Stapleton from the beginning? (very last chapter)
On the letter that Sir Charles received at the beginning of the story Holmes smelled a hint of white jessamine perfume. He knew that Stapleton had a "sister", and began to suspect him.
How is Miss Stapleton really related to Stapleton
She is his wife
Why do you think Doyle chose to have Watson narrate the story. What were some benefits and drawbacks of this? Kind of a Short Answer...
Could Differ. Make sure to include detail.
Who did Hugo fall in love with? (what was the father's profession) Chapter 2
A yeoman's daughter
What does Homes deduct about Dr. Mortimer's stick?
He is a young country practitioner who was given the stick by friends after he was married and left the hospital where he worked. He walks a lot and has a spaniel.
Why is Mrs. Lyons suspected?
Because she had a meeting planned with Sir Charles the night of his death.
Frankland
Who is Watson a foil for?
Holmes
Something Like: Hugo Baskerville was killed by a fiery hound one night after kidnapping a farm girl he was in love with.
What does Homes deduct about the note at the beginning of the story. Name 3
He can tell that the note came from a Times article, that all the words except "moor" could be found in the paper, that it was written by an educated person, that it was written in a hotel, and that the words were pasted with gum, among other things.
Why does Mrs. Lyons not go and meet Sir Charles Baskerville?
Stapleton tells her that he will help her (even tho he told her to write to him) and tells her not to go.
Who are all the characters in the moor.
Mr. and Miss Stapleton
Mr. Frankland
Dr. and Mrs. Mortimer
Name some writing techniques Doyle used in The Hound of the Baskervilles.
In The Hound of the Baskervilles, Doyle uses literary techniques such as first-person narration, dialogue, Gothic elements, and imagery to produce a chilling and compelling story, to highlight themes, and to characterize major figures.